Wrought Iron Fence Painting.

We prefer to use Rust-oleum for our Wrought Iron Fences!

        Decorative, Wrought Iron Fences are beautiful and sturdy, and can add a distinguished air of elegance to your home or garden. However, constant exposure to the elements can do quite a bit of damage to the iron surface. Just degrading it visually at first - surface rust and peeling paint. Pitting and structural deterioration can occur if you let it go for a longer time period though. Some light maintenance, and applying a fresh coat of paint, as needed, will decrease the appearance of rust and keep your fence looking beautiful for years and years to come!
        In order to successfully paint a wrought iron fence, you will need to properly prepare the metal surface and surrounding area. Read the article below for instructions on how to prepare a wrought iron fence for painting.
Brush the fence firmly with a wire brush to remove all traces of surface rust. You may choose to use a wire wheel attachment on your cordless drill or grinder to speed up the process. Sand any wrought iron flat surface using medium-grit sandpaper. Sanding pads are great for this.This will remove any chipped or peeling paint and will provide a rough surface for the paint to adhere to. Using an electrical hand tool and a wire wheel attachment will also assist in removing old paint that is ready to be removed but that hasn't started peeling yet. Wipe down the wrought iron using mineral spirits with a clean, rag. Remember to dispose of thinner soaked rags properly. They are a great fire hazard. Check here for "How to dispose of thinner soaked rags".

(DTM) Direct to Metal for Wrought Iron Fences!

Take care working around any shrubs, flowers, or vegetable beds in the surrounding area and use tarps, plastic, or drop cloths to protect them from the thinner, and paint. You should dampen the greenery with a light mist of water before covering them.
        Now apply a rust-inhibitive primer to the entire wrought iron surface. Made-for-metal primers come in liquid and aerosol form and can be found in every paint store, and most hardware stores. An aerosol primer is the better choice for smaller applications such as just one gate. Allow the primer to dry fully, per the manufacturer's instructions. Typically, most direct-to-metal (DTM) primers will require 1-to-3 hours of curing time. Apply an exterior rust-inhibitive enamel paint over the fully cured primer. Again, the paint will come in either liquid or aerosol form, so be sure to choose the type that is appropriate for your project. If using aerosol paint, shake well and then hold the can approximately 4 to 8 inches away from the fence to reduce drips.
Be thorough in your coverage if your fence has intricate scroll work.
 The paint to use:  Rust-oleum of course! We still haven't found anything else that beats this.